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 19 Jul 2021

Covid fallout could lead to a harsh winter for construction

The lifting of Covid restrictions has been greeted with much excitement, with the buzz of freedom and foreign holidays filling the headlines for the past few weeks. Yet construction experts claim Covid continues to cast a dark shadow on their ... 
 9 Jul 2021

BESA urges firms to ‘play fair’ on payment

It is more important than ever that companies treat their supply chain partners fairly, especially when it comes to payment, according to the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA).... 
10 tonnes of HFC-404A seized by Dutch customs in September 2020 (c) Netherlands Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT).
 9 Jul 2021

Illegal refrigerant trade flourishes in Europe

With the world heading for a temperature rise above 3°C this century, far beyond the universally recognised Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C, Europe’s ambitions to fight climate change are under threat by increasing trade in illegal ... 
 8 Jul 2021

Two changes in senior FETA positions

The Federation of Environmental Trade Associations (FETA) has announced two changes in its senior officer roles. Paul White has been appointed FETA chairman, replacing Mark Woods who has stepped down after two years in the role. Mark Woods has also ... 
L-r: Nick Spargo, Michel Marsal and Phil Atkins.
 8 Jul 2021

Aermec’s six of the best

Aermec has bolstered its sales team with six strategic appointments to meet increasing workloads and continued business growth.... 
 6 Jul 2021

Construction recovery led by house building and commercial work

The recovery in UK construction output gained further momentum during June, according to the latest PMI data.... 
Ted Perry award winner Nausheen Basha.
 30 Jun 2021

IoR announces award winners as part of WRD

The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR) has announced the winners of its awards for individual achievement as part of World Refrigeration Day celebrations.... 
 30 Jun 2021

Lessons learned from the integration of heat pumps in district heat networks

On 7 July, the IOR’s SIRACH network will be hosting a free online event dedicated to heat pumps in district heat networks.... 
 30 Jun 2021

Starfrost announces newly appointed Aftercare Manager

Starfrost, a leading provider of cooling solutions for the global food processing industry, has appointed Liz Harris as aftercare manager, a role focused on business development and customer support for Starfrost's clients across the worldwide food ... 
Haier sponsored GB hockey player Zach Wallace.
 30 Jun 2021

Haier sponsors GB Olympic hockey ace

?Haier has agreed a sponsorship deal with Great Britain Olympic hockey player Zach Wallace. Mr Wallace (21) has more than 50 international caps and is viewed as one of our most promising young hockey players. He is all set to represent Great Britain ... 
 25 Jun 2021

The refrigeration sector: a job driver and career maker

To mark World Refrigeration Day 2021, Bitzer is raising awareness of the wide range of opportunities in the field of refrigeration. Although refrigeration is among the sectors from which every single person benefits, most people still know almost ... 
 25 Jun 2021

Climalife offers college speaker programme

Climalife, in collaboration with the students and Chief Assessor (RACHP), Shaun Creech from Eastleigh College undertook research in May 2021 looking into how companies within the industry can best support the students and their future careers.... 
 25 Jun 2021

Franz replaces Voigt at EPEE

Folker Franz has been appointed as the new director-general of the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE), representing the refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump industry in Europe. Mr Franz, a German national and public ... 
 25 Jun 2021

Linda McVittie named one of the top 50 Women in Engineering

Sales manager for Scotland at J&E Hall and IOR Fellow Linda McVittie has been selected as one of the Women in Engineering Society’s (WES) Top 50 Women in Engineering for 2021. With a career in the refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pump (... 
 25 Jun 2021

George Clarke to open BESA Conference

The Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has confirmed that this year’s National Conference will take place on November 3 and 4 and will once again be a ’virtual’ event.... 
 25 Jun 2021

The authors of community energy paper win IOR’s Kenneth Lightfoot Medal

The IOR’s Kenneth Lightfoot Medal has been awarded to the team of authors from the London South Bank University (LSBU) led by Catarina Marques for their GreenSCIES project paper on Green Smart Community Integrated Energy Systems - Integration with ... 
 22 Jun 2021

Emerson joins sponsors of World Refrigeration Day 2021

Emerson has added its support for World Refrigeration Day (WRD) 2021 on June 26 by becoming sponsors alongside other well-known brands. WRD is an international event that raises visibility, awareness and understanding of the significant role that ... 
 22 Jun 2021

Star sponsors International Women in Engineering Day

Star Refrigeration is sponsoring an event to commemorate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on 23 June. This year’s event will consist of an online meeting hosted by the Institute of Refrigeration’s (IOR) Women in Refrigeration, Air ... 
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